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Nick Ashford, one-half of the legendary Motown songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson, has died at age 70. Nick died Monday in a New York City hospital. He had been suffering from throat cancer and had undergone radiation treatment. Among the songs Ashford & Simpson penned are “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”, “You’re All I Need […]
Vogue Italia’s recent “slave earrings” fashion feature has made heads turn. The same magazine that debuted it’s all-black model issue three years ago has just taken several steps way back. Oh, tell me fashion bible, what exactly is a slave earring? Are there ships and sickles involved? No? Then how can, as you’ve written, a […]
The Bronner Bros hair show took place in Atlanta over the weekend and the who’s who of Atlanta came out to support. Celebs like LisaRaye, Derek J, Dwight Eubanks, newly-separated Lisa Wu and more were in attendance. Take a look: 5 Tips For Women Considering “The Big Chop” Bye Bye Relaxed Hair, Hello Natural Hair!
Researchers from several prominent U.S. universities will participate tomorrow in a Baltimore conference reportedly aiming to normalize pedophilia. According to the sponsoring organization’s website, the event will examine ways in which “minor-attracted persons” can be involved in a revision of the American Psychological Association (APA) classification of pedophilia. North Carolina Pastor Sentenced To Prison For […]
“Real Housewives Of Atlanta” star Lisa Wu has separated from her footballer husband Ed Hartwell after 5 years of marriage. Lisa, who appeared on the first two seasons of the Bravo show, confirmed the news (but denied the rumored reason) via Twitter. She wrote: “Sadly. We r seperated but wld NEVER b over money. That […]
Obesity is a leading killer in the African American community. Churches all across the country are getting in the fight for health. They are offering dental care giving out health care kits and getting in the fight to save our families. One such church in the heart of the Delta has been fighting the good […]
Teairra Mari was arrested Friday after crashing her vehicle while drunk driving. Mari apologizes and admits that she is embarrassed. It was also alleged that Mari attacked her arresting police officer but she denies those allegations. Read her statement below: “Let me start by saying that this is a very embarrassing moment for me, I […]
In Madrid during WORLD YOUTH DAY there was no lack of twisted, benighted wing-nut protesters harassing the pilgrims and young people. I recall when I attended the Word Youth Day in Canada, a woman drove up to us stark naked, so that she could shock us. None of us reacted and she drove off. That […]
Fox News must have a personal vendetta against Chris Brown, that or they have a special relationship with Rihanna. Brown tweeted “No more planking for me unless it’s on a sexy lady. Lol.” which spawned a random reaction from “Halftime Report”‘s Andy Levy. “I want to talk about something that happened on Tuesday night. About 8 […]
A Lakeland pastor faces a lawsuit from Tampa-based Without Walls International Church after leaving its Lakeland satellite ministry in July to form his own congregation. Randy L. Coggins and his newly created Bridge of Hope Church are defendants in a civil complaint filed last week in the 10th Judicial Circuit Court in Bartow. In the […]
The family of Zachey Tims has opted to change funeral plans. The most notable being that it will now be private and that Bishop TD jakes will be preaching. On August 18, 2011, it was learned that T.D. Jakes will deliver the eulogy for Tims’ funeral which will be private on August 20, 2011. His […]
“Real Housewives Of Atlanta” cast member Cynthia Bailey may be pregnant. Cynthia and Atlanta businessman Peter Thomas recently celebrated their one-year anniversary in a lavish party that lived up to their over-the-top wedding that took place last year. The former model looked stunning in a black gown, but it appears she was sporting a baby […]